This initiative, with the National Assembly of Panama as a counterpart, aims to prepare the scientific community to actively participate in the spaces where key decisions for the country's development are defined. The training program responds to a clear institutional vision: to consolidate INDICASAT-AIP not only as a benchmark in research but also as a Center of Thought in biotechnology and bio-innovation. The strategic alliance between INDICASAT-AIP and the National of Assembly strengthens biotechnology. The National Assembly of Panama and the research center establish a strategic bridge to integrate scientific evidence into public policy-making. These workshops represent a strategic opportunity to build bridges between high-level research and the mechanisms through which laws are designed and approved in the public sector. Dr. Timothy Thomson, Director of INDICASAT-AIP, highlighted that science must not only generate excellent knowledge but also transform that knowledge into solutions for the country. The goal is for the institution to provide technical knowledge and strategic proposals to address major national challenges in areas such as health, competitiveness, and sustainable development. Science and decision-making. For the knowledge generated in laboratories to have a real impact in the public sphere, it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of scientists to analyze institutional contexts and communicate evidence in a useful way. Thomson emphasized that the participation of the National Assembly is fundamental to bringing scientific rigor to the deliberative spaces where Panama's future is defined. A results-oriented dialogue. In turn, Dr. Miguel Ángel Campos Lima pointed out that the current challenge is to ensure that knowledge effectively influences public policy decisions. (09/Apr/2026 – web – Panama24Horas.com.pa) Panama City, Panama.- With the aim of strengthening the role of science in building public policies based on evidence, scientists from INDICASAT-AIP will participate in April in three workshops called 'Tools for the Analysis and Formulation of Public Policies'. With this initiative, INDICASAT-AIP reaffirms its vocation to be a key player in the national conversation, ensuring that Panamanian science actively contributes to the construction of sustainable policies and concrete solutions for society. The creation of the Center of Thought in biotechnology and bio-innovation will allow for a more direct and practical dialogue, facilitating that the National Assembly makes better-informed decisions and advances towards an innovative development model based on evidence. This articulation will allow researchers to deeply understand how legislative environments operate, promoting a close relationship between institutional frameworks and scientific development.
